Question

Under the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973, which specific provision provides the legal definition for a ‘Bailable Offence’?

• A. Section 2(x)
• B. Section 2(h)
• C. Section 2(c)
• D. Section 2(a)

Hint:

Alphabetical trick: "A" for "A" (a) in Section 2(a) stands for "bailable" (the first thing you want to know in criminal law is usually about bail!).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Section 2 of the CrPC, 1973, is the "definitions" section, laying the groundwork for interpreting the entire Code.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
- Section 2(a) of the CrPC defines "bailable offence" as an offence which is shown as bailable in the First Schedule, or which is made bailable by any other law for the time being in force.
- Section 2(c) defines "cognizable offence," while other sub-clauses define various other terms.

Step 3: Final Answer:
Section 2(a) is the correct provision for the definition of bailable offence. Option (D) is correct.

Answer 2

Section 2 of the CrPC, 1973 is the definitions clause, and this question asks for the precise sub-clause that defines "bailable offence."

1. Option (A) - Section 2(x): This sub-clause deals with a different defined term altogether within Section 2 and is not where "bailable offence" is defined.
2. Option (B) - Section 2(h): This sub-clause defines a separate term used elsewhere in the Code and does not correspond to "bailable offence."
3. Option (C) - Section 2(c): This sub-clause defines "cognizable offence," a related but distinct concept concerned with whether police can arrest without a warrant, not whether an accused has a right to bail.
4. Option (D) - Section 2(a): Section 2(a) of the CrPC defines a "bailable offence" as one shown as bailable in the First Schedule, or made bailable by any other law currently in force. This is exactly the sub-clause the question is asking about.

Matching each sub-clause to its actual defined term shows that only Section 2(a) addresses bailable offences.

Hence, the correct answer is Section 2(a).